Migrating from Manual to Automated Processes in the Lab – What to Consider
Laboratory automation is one of the most important breakthroughs to occur in this century. As a result, it has become more popular than ever and
COVID-19 Testing Liquid Handling – Microplate/Test Tube Handling Considerations
As of April 8, 2021, approximately 154,000,000 people worldwide have been fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This represents 2 percent of
Choosing the Right Automated Colony Picker
Processes That Integrate Pipetting Robots Colony picking is a vital process in biological labs as it’s a step that many applications rely on. It’s used
COVID-19 Testing Liquid Handling – Space Considerations
Processes That Integrate Pipetting Robots On January 9, 2020, the World Health Organization announced 59 patients in Wuhan, China, with unknown pneumonia that appeared to
Your Guide To Pipetting Robots
The art of pipetting precise amounts is a skill that is prized by many scientists, but it is, in fact an art that can be
What to Look for in Automated PCR
For many life science labs, establishing fully-automated PCR systems can really increase efficiency and reduce cost in the long run. The key to ensuring that
What Are Laboratory Automation Systems within Life Science?
Even before automation, biological processes and procedures in the laboratory often came with strict protocols to ensure accuracy and efficiency. As biological matter is often
Magnetic Bead Separation: Functions and Automation Requirements
A magnetic bead separator makes nucleic acid and protein purification more effective and easier to automate. With advancements in lab technology and reduced costs, magnetic
DNA Extraction Methods Explained
While DNA extraction methods have been around for over 150 years, ever since Friedrich Miescher isolated it for the first time in 1869, countless iterations
What to Look for in a Liquid Handling Robot
Liquid reagents and samples make the bulk of materials that life science labs use. Therefore, it’s important to have effective liquid handling systems in the
